Six South Africans remain missing after Nepal-Tibet floods. DIRCO sends DNA profiles to Nepalese police and Interpol as missions in India and China aid searches
Six South Africans remain missing after Nepal-Tibet floods. DIRCO sends DNA profiles to Nepalese police and Interpol as missions in India and China aid searches
A pod of 230 pilot whales was found stranded on the rugged west coast of Tasmania Wednesday, with Australian officials saying only half appeared to be alive. "It appears about half of the animals are alive."
President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation and vowed on Wednesday to use "all available means" to protect Russian territory, after Moscow-held regions of Ukraine suddenly announced annexation referendums. The Russian leader announced a partial military mobilisation, with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu telling state television that some 300,000 reservists would be called up.
Philippine activists vowed Wednesday to "never forget" the human rights abuses under former dictator Ferdinand Marcos as they marked 50 years since his imposition of martial law. "The Marcoses need to at least acknowledge their role in those dark days," said Carlos Conde, a researcher for Human Rights Watch, as activists and victims marked the 50th anniversary.
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